Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Chocolate Chia Seeds Cupcake (Gluten Free)

Chia seeds has been regarded as a superfood with its nutrients value. It was introduced by one of my friend and she asked me to put it into drinking water and consume it daily for well being. I have been trying to find out more use with this little seeds by adding it to smoothies, salad and cereal. Last week I celebrated with my girl friends for finishing my chemo and I ordered a chocolate chia seeds cake which was quite delicious! When I got home, I got onto the computer to search for a recipe straight away. These days I don't bake very often for trying to cut down sweet food and have more veggie and fruit for good health. But sweet food makes you happy and it is OK to have a once in a while!

These cupcakes taste quite different with the cinnamon added to the chocolate. If you have had many chocolate cake and prefer something special, you may like this recipe. The cake is moist and strong in chocolate taste and not too sweet. This is my first baking for gluten free cake and I'm very please with the result!

Divide the mixture into a muffin pan, lined with muffin case. Fill the unused muffin holes with water to ensure even heating for baking. Bake for 20 minutes at 180c.

For the frosting: microwave the choc chips, milk and coconut oil in medium heat at 20 seconds, then 30 seconds until the chocolate melted. Add in vanilla essence and sifted icing sugar. Mix well, then place into the fridge to harden the frosting until it is spreadable.

Hi Veron, It's good to have you back and that you are doing well. I'll pray for your continued well being. This recipes sounds good. I have never done baking that used chai seeds or olive oil as the replacement for butter altho I do use vegetable oil ie corn oil, sunflower oil etc. I should give this a try..thanks for sharing.. cheers!

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Welcome to Veronica's Kitchen at Veronica's Journey to the West. I was born and raised in Hong Kong. Have been living in Australia for many years. This blog features my culinary journey of western food using simple and real ingredients that are easy to prepare. I hope by following my journey, you and I will enrich our cooking skills of western food and understanding of the Australian culture.